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Seroprevalence of Vibrio cholerae in Adults, Haiti, 2017.

Authors :
Matias WR
Guillaume Y
Augustin GC
Vissieres K
Ternier R
Charles RC
Harris JB
Franke MF
Ivers LC
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2023 Sep; Vol. 29 (9), pp. 1929-1932.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In Haiti in 2017, the prevalence of serum vibriocidal antibody titers against Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 among adults was 12.4% in Cerca-la-Source and 9.54% in Mirebalais, suggesting a high recent prevalence of infection. Improved surveillance programs to monitor cholera and guide public health interventions in Haiti are necessary.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
29
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37610182
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2909.230401